Was Michelangelo Born under Saturn?
Ascanio Condivi's Vita di Michelangiolo refers to a conjunction of the planets Mercury and Venus in Michelangelo's natal horoscope, a conjunction that Kristen Lippincott has shown did not actually occur at the time of the artist's birth. Such a planetary placement has seemed appropria...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sixteenth Century Journal Publishers, Inc.
1995
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The sixteenth century journal
Year: 1995, Volume: 26, Issue: 1, Pages: 99-121 |
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| Summary: | Ascanio Condivi's Vita di Michelangiolo refers to a conjunction of the planets Mercury and Venus in Michelangelo's natal horoscope, a conjunction that Kristen Lippincott has shown did not actually occur at the time of the artist's birth. Such a planetary placement has seemed appropriate, however, because it fits the notion that Michelangelo was destined for greatness in the arts. An analysis of Michelangelo's true natal horoscope, using two systems of astrological interpretation employed in the late fifteenth century, indicates that the young artist could have been advised of his potential for great success, but only as the result of hard work fueled by great ambition. Specific points in these interpretations exhibit remarkable correspondences with facts of the artist's life as well as with themes in his letters and art. It is suggested that an early astrological reading could have helped shape his self-perception and provided him with a blueprint to follow in the pursuit of an artistic career. |
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| ISSN: | 2326-0726 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The sixteenth century journal
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.2307/2541528 |